Monday 19th January 2026

Culture

Breaking free from the Pinterest board

Over the Christmas vac I was lucky enough to attend an exhibition on one of my favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood, at the National Gallery of Victoria.

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.

Falling out of Louvre

In spite of recent events, the expected heightened security was nowhere evident.

Fashion around Oxford – Joe Osei

Joe Osei, budding stylist and general fashion icon, shares his style secrets and where...

The accessories trend report

An extensive investigation into the accessories of the season, by Mary Renton, Anahit Behrooz and Laura Butterfield

Carry on Jimmy

Nick Pointer discusses Starbucks, sitcoms and er, Shmography with Jimmy Carr.

Restaurant review: YO! Sushi

YO! Sushi is an impressive offering, but who'll go there?

Maids in Dagenham

Jenny Glennon talks women's rights and wrongs with Made in Dagenham's Rosamund Pike and Jaime Winstone

Two million feet and counting

The new Ashmolean is coming of age. Philippa Harris puts on her stethoscope for a healthcheck

In the Closet

Deeply superficial

Kate Nash, naffed off.

Georgia Lindsay talks to Kate Nash, a singer not afraid of a strong opinion and a swear word, or four.

Oxford ethics

Our gonzo philosopher answers the perpetual freshers' week question - To shark, or not to shark?

Intoxficated

Gin has the spirit this week

The beautiful game

Emily Hawes and Tom Wales follow the 'fall-safe pulling rules' of 'The Game', with some dubious successes.

Cherwell’s fresher glossary: part three

The unmissable final installment of Cherwell's guide to Oxford's need-to-know slang. Like the urban dictionary, but more useful.

Not your city

Reflections on a fruity summer cocktail of Starbucks, Subway journeys and strolls down Park Avenue

A passage through India

A look at travels through 'God's own country'

Review: Magnificent Maps at the Britsh Library

A diverse showcase of the British Library's map collection that illustrate their historical role as far more than just geographically intended.

Cherwell’s fresher glossary: part two

The unmissable second installment of Cherwell's guide to Oxford's need-to-know slang. Like the urban dictionary, but more useful.

In the Closet: A fresher introduction

Cherwell's most dapper dresser offers some fashion advice for Oxford's male freshers.

Cherwell’s fresher glossary: part one

A handy guide for the uninitiated - with some of the things we wish we'd known as fresh-faced Freshers.

All is not lost – A celebration of alternative music festivals

James Maloney explains why the the festival season is yet to begin for fans of 'alternative' music

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